From DevOps to Platform Engineering: Master Backstage & IDPs

Learn Backstage, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Docker, GitHub Actions & CI/CD to build Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).

What you'll learn
Gain a deep understanding of Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Portals (IDPs)
Automate DevOps workflows using Backstage and Platform Engineering best practices
Build, containerize, and deploy real-world applications from scratch
Create a fully functional Internal Developer Platform (IDP) with Backstage
Write and manage Documentation as Code using Backstage TechDocs
Develop custom Backstage Software Templates to standardize application deployment

Requirements
Basic DevOps knowledge is helpful but not required – we’ll cover the fundamentals
A computer with at least 8GB RAM and 20GB of free disk space
No prior Platform Engineering experience needed – perfect for beginners

Description
Are you a DevOps engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Are you curious about Platform Engineering and how Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) can revolutionize the way teams develop, deploy, and manage applications? If so, this course is designed for you!This course will take you from DevOps to Platform Engineering by mastering Backstage, an open-source framework developed by Spotify, and integrating it with modern DevOps tools to build a fully functional Internal Developer Platform (IDP).In this hands-on, project-based course, you will work on real-world DevOps projects, implementing automation and self-service workflows to streamline software delivery. By the end of this course, you will have gained practical experience in:Building and deploying applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCDAutomating CI/CD pipelines with GitHub ActionsCreating an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) using BackstageWriting Documentation as Code with Backstage TechDocsImplementing Software Templates for faster application deploymentsDeploying Backstage in a production environmentThis course is practical, hands-on, and beginner-friendly, ensuring that you learn by doing rather than just theory. No prior Platform Engineering experience is required, but a basic understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure management will be beneficial.Join now and get ahead in the future of DevOps & Platform Engineering!

Who this course is for
DevOps Engineers looking to transition into Platform Engineering
Cloud Engineers interested in self-service platforms and developer enablement
Software & Infrastructure Engineers with a DevOps background who want to master Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)